I know it's Saturday and not the beginning of the calendar week, but it's the beginning of WEEK 4 of the HBBC and I'm in full challenge mode.
Yes, I know this is crazy seeing that I have 14 people to throw a party for next Saturday night and it's an extreme understatement to say that I have a lot to do. Hi, My name is Sarah and I'm a serial over-achiever. Aaaaand I LOVE it!
So the number is 25. That's not a lot at all compared to some of the numbers on the challenge, but I don't care about them. This challenge is for me. To see what I can do, what I can achieve. I've got 4.5 already and intend on getting 6 more today with a run later.
I've been mainly sticking to Cardio X and running for my points, but this week I think I'm going to vary it up, we'll see how it goes. I wish you got points for glasses of water you drank a day cause I'd have boatloads of points! This HBBC challenge is some of the most fun I've had working out in awhile. A little spice to my workout life :)
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Get Busy Tuesday!
As I'm typing my arms feel like jello, so if I mistype a lot I probably won't even go back and fix it...
I'm making up *read: punishing myself* for the over indulging, pidly 4 point earning weekend I had. :) Sure, the birthday party for my one year old darling neighbor was great, but did I HAVE to eat everything on the table? No... But did I? Basically :)
So this morning I laid my babe down for her nap and began hitting it HARD. I count of CardioX done and one half count of Arms&ShouldersX done.... equally me 6 points before noon ;) Not bad, I'm hoping I can get a jog in later and my last week's amazing feat of 10 points might become a more regular thing.
It's cake for me to get in CardioX or KenpoX while the babe sleeps, while still getting a shower and things done. A few weeks ago I would have never thought it possible.
Waking up early in the morning has helped make all this happen. There's something about the workout/healthy train that just makes you feel like SuperWoman and in all reality with the stuff I'm able to get in a 24 hour period I might actually qualify :) It's a cycle I like being in.
What now? Shower, get the feeling back in my arms, do some laundry, make some homemade pumpkin puree, and gather more recipes for my upcoming Christmas dinner for 14!!!!
On a side note, I finally started reading "Eat, Pray, Love" I know, I'm a bajillion year late on this one. I haven't even seen the movie, but I think the book will be great and a nice step away from all the running and parenting books I've been reading.
Happy Get Busy Tuesday!
I'm making up *read: punishing myself* for the over indulging, pidly 4 point earning weekend I had. :) Sure, the birthday party for my one year old darling neighbor was great, but did I HAVE to eat everything on the table? No... But did I? Basically :)
So this morning I laid my babe down for her nap and began hitting it HARD. I count of CardioX done and one half count of Arms&ShouldersX done.... equally me 6 points before noon ;) Not bad, I'm hoping I can get a jog in later and my last week's amazing feat of 10 points might become a more regular thing.
It's cake for me to get in CardioX or KenpoX while the babe sleeps, while still getting a shower and things done. A few weeks ago I would have never thought it possible.
Waking up early in the morning has helped make all this happen. There's something about the workout/healthy train that just makes you feel like SuperWoman and in all reality with the stuff I'm able to get in a 24 hour period I might actually qualify :) It's a cycle I like being in.
What now? Shower, get the feeling back in my arms, do some laundry, make some homemade pumpkin puree, and gather more recipes for my upcoming Christmas dinner for 14!!!!
On a side note, I finally started reading "Eat, Pray, Love" I know, I'm a bajillion year late on this one. I haven't even seen the movie, but I think the book will be great and a nice step away from all the running and parenting books I've been reading.
Happy Get Busy Tuesday!
Friday, December 3, 2010
10 - Update!
I did it! I was a little scared at the end when the hubby came home and wanted to relax and all, but he stuck by me and did the bath/bedtime deal while I went out and hauled my last 4 points in! It felt so great.
CadioX was a blast in the morning, I seriously love that workout! I think I did it more intensely than I ever have, like it was the last time I would ever be able to do it again. That always feels so good though, when you get done and you gave it EVERYTHING :)
AbRipperX was the same, I literally HATE Tony Horton by the end of that, but I know he has my best interest at heart. Hahaha!
I walked around eating little tomatoes, carrots, tangerines and a banana all day then made stir fry for dinner, MmmmMmmm!
I had completely forgotten that I walk AT LEAST a half mile a day taking Noah to school and back so since AbRipper is only 16 minutes and not 20 I thought that made up for it :)
My 4 miles were some of the best miles I've had in awhile. I'm getting used to running in the cold and my playlist was super fun last night so people probably thought I was crazy all running and dancing around. Sometimes my runs feel more like a night of dancing in my head!
When I got back I had the HUGEST adrenaline rush ever and couldn't quit babbling about how proud of myself I was and how awesome I felt. Which leads me to the conclusion that I should do this every week..... but only once a week because I am SORE this morning!
CadioX was a blast in the morning, I seriously love that workout! I think I did it more intensely than I ever have, like it was the last time I would ever be able to do it again. That always feels so good though, when you get done and you gave it EVERYTHING :)
AbRipperX was the same, I literally HATE Tony Horton by the end of that, but I know he has my best interest at heart. Hahaha!
I walked around eating little tomatoes, carrots, tangerines and a banana all day then made stir fry for dinner, MmmmMmmm!
I had completely forgotten that I walk AT LEAST a half mile a day taking Noah to school and back so since AbRipper is only 16 minutes and not 20 I thought that made up for it :)
My 4 miles were some of the best miles I've had in awhile. I'm getting used to running in the cold and my playlist was super fun last night so people probably thought I was crazy all running and dancing around. Sometimes my runs feel more like a night of dancing in my head!
When I got back I had the HUGEST adrenaline rush ever and couldn't quit babbling about how proud of myself I was and how awesome I felt. Which leads me to the conclusion that I should do this every week..... but only once a week because I am SORE this morning!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
10
Today is my day! Today I am setting a goal of earning 10 points in the HBBC! I've just been earning whatever points I naturally get in so far, but today I thought it would be fun to challenge myself since me & Letty don't have too many concrete plans!
Here's my plan:
45minutes of CardioX at my fullest steam will earn me 4- 4.5 points
20 minutes of ab work will earn me 1 point
Running 4 miles tonight will earn me 4 more
And eating all my fruits & veggies will earn me 1 to bring my grand total to......
Here's my plan:
45minutes of CardioX at my fullest steam will earn me 4- 4.5 points
20 minutes of ab work will earn me 1 point
Running 4 miles tonight will earn me 4 more
And eating all my fruits & veggies will earn me 1 to bring my grand total to......
10!!!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
HBCC "OhNuts" GiveAway!!
So not only is it just motivational and fun to do the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge from Amanda over there at RunToTheFinish, but she's also offering mad fun giveaways like this one
I've never tried it, but I also love Nut Stuff so I hope I get some!!!!!!!!
Head here to check out all of there yummy looking stuff!!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Fruits, Veggies, & Cold Weather!
Today, I got all my fruits & veggies in for my F&V Point for the HBBC! Even though I did have to throw the last 2 servings on my Sunday family make it yourself pizza. Which, by the way was awesome! I always use just plain tomato sauce with herbs... it's just better for you. Ingredients- organic tomatoes and from the earth herbs.... good stuff that I can pronounce. Tonight I added low fat mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, and sliced asparagus! YUM!!
Anyway, I headed out for my 2miler tonight and it was soooo cold :) It's a crazy change, but welcomed. It makes me even more excited about our first fall/winter as a family. These are good times, folks! My run was great. My hip has been feeling much better in the past week. I think it really needed a break, some rest. I have just been going out there and running. I mean really running. Not pacing myself, just feeling it. So nice. I am looking for my next race, I think I've found one but I'm not in a hurry. This past year I've completed my first two half marathons and improved in so many ways. I'm excited about my past year in running and can't wait to see what I dig up for next year!
Eat your Fruits & Veggies kiddies - Stay warm!!
Anyway, I headed out for my 2miler tonight and it was soooo cold :) It's a crazy change, but welcomed. It makes me even more excited about our first fall/winter as a family. These are good times, folks! My run was great. My hip has been feeling much better in the past week. I think it really needed a break, some rest. I have just been going out there and running. I mean really running. Not pacing myself, just feeling it. So nice. I am looking for my next race, I think I've found one but I'm not in a hurry. This past year I've completed my first two half marathons and improved in so many ways. I'm excited about my past year in running and can't wait to see what I dig up for next year!
Eat your Fruits & Veggies kiddies - Stay warm!!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge
Hello! Hello! Man, I sure sucked at keeping this up! Oh well, I'm back now to chronicle more of my journey in running, staying fit and gracefully getting older!
Let's just get right to it. Today was the first day of the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge aka the HBBC! I'm pretty excited about this, it just looks fun and any motivation around the holidays is gladly accepted :) Let me know if any of you decide to do it too. That would be so fun!
How did today go? Hahaha, I earned 4 points, not exactly what I planned! I basically ate like poo, laid around and then made up for it doing an hour of Cardio X :)
Not much more to say now. I'm looking for my next race. I enjoy taking it easy for awhile after a race, but then it's time to get moving again.
Happy Healthy Holidays Everyone!!
Let's just get right to it. Today was the first day of the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge aka the HBBC! I'm pretty excited about this, it just looks fun and any motivation around the holidays is gladly accepted :) Let me know if any of you decide to do it too. That would be so fun!
How did today go? Hahaha, I earned 4 points, not exactly what I planned! I basically ate like poo, laid around and then made up for it doing an hour of Cardio X :)
Not much more to say now. I'm looking for my next race. I enjoy taking it easy for awhile after a race, but then it's time to get moving again.
Happy Healthy Holidays Everyone!!
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